The Dink Pickleball

Armaan Bhatia went from a 3.4 to 6.2 DUPR rating in one year. India’s no. 1 ranked pickleball player is still relatively new to the game, but he studies more pickleball than anybody and has found a way to apply his learnings on the court.

Forget the chapels and halls; how about a wedding with a pickleball twist? Butler County and The Pickle Lodge are hosting the first-ever courtside wedding, and it's free for one lucky pickleball-loving couple. Pickleball isn't just a sport—it's a global movement, and now it's China's turn to get in on the action. The Dink Minor League Pickleball China's kickoff saw a major turnout from Beijing to Shenzhen, with over 300 events planned for 2025 across 15 cities. Check out Anna Bright's secrets to perfecting the topspin lob—timing, positioning, and disguise—to keep your opponents guessing and scrambling.

Forget dating apps—just grab a paddle. Pickleball isn’t just creating highlight reels; it’s bringing people together in ways Tinder and Hinge could never.

Last year's Biofreeze USA Pickleball National Championships in Mesa, Arizona, generated an estimated $3.6 million in economic impact. The event featured over 2,600 athletes from 47 states and 13 countries, competing in 3,835 matches across nine days. Hotels, restaurants, and other local businesses in the area reaped the benefits of an event of this magnitude. Over 10,000 spectators attended, with an additional 65,000 streaming online. https://lnkd.in/e4Ad3Jcw

Pickleball’s global takeover continues… and this time, it’s headed to China. 🇨🇳 The Dink Minor League Pickleball is officially making moves overseas, bringing team-based competition to one of the biggest sports markets in the world. More on how The Dink MiLP is expanding its reach. 👇 #pickleball DUPR

Selkirk Sport - We Are Pickleball is pushing pickleball science to new heights with a $65K grant to Washington State University. Zane Navratil is teaming up with SQAIRZ for a multi-year deal, bringing innovative footwear to the pickleball court! It’s official. The Phoenix Flames have acquired Tyson McGuffin, Meghan Dizon, and cash considerations from the Orlando Squeeze in exchange for Dylan Frazier and Lacy Schneeman.

The Orlando Squeeze and Phoenix Flames have made a blockbuster trade ahead of the 2025 Major League Pickleball season. 🔁 The Orlando Squeeze receive: Dylan Frazier & Lacy Schneemann The Flames receive: Tyson McGuffin, Meghan Dizon & cash considerations

Zane Navratil just leveled up his footwork—literally. The pickleball pro has signed a multi-year shoe deal with SQAIRZ, the brand known for optimizing stability, balance, and power. More on the deal and what it means for pro pickleball 👇

Max Freeman was set to play the PPA Tour Cape Coral Open with the world’s No. 1 Ben Johns. New 2025 policies have sandwiched him between a rock and a hard place.

In a surprising twist of public sentiment, "The sport's name sucks" topped the charts in one of our pickleball opinion polls. The results reflect a long-standing debate about the quirky moniker of a game that's skyrocketed in popularity yet struggles with image perceptions. Pickleball is still a young game and it’s hard to imagine how it will evolve in the next ten years. Who knows, maybe we’ll even see a name change.